Guitar training device

ABSTRACT

A removable device for positioning a user&#39;s forearm and hand in relation to a guitar is provided. The removable device comprises: (i) a first strap overlying a first portion of the guitar and having attached thereto a first pad and a second pad; (ii) a second strap overlying a second portion of the guitar and joined to the first strap via a first connector, wherein the first connector is coupled to the guitar at a first point; and (iii) an adjustment mechanism overlying a third portion of the guitar and joined to the first strap, the second strap, the first connector, and a second connector, wherein the second connector is coupled to the guitar at a second point.

FIELD

The disclosure relates to a removable device for positioning a guitaruser's forearm and hand in relation to a guitar.

BACKGROUND

Novice guitar users and some that have been playing for many years,alike, tend to incorrectly position their strumming/picking hand andforearm in relation to the guitar. This improper positioning leads to anumber of other issues when these guitar users play the guitar as well,including hitting the guitar itself, starting and stopping theirstrumming/picking hand and forearm unnecessarily, and playing the guitarrigidly, overall, by keeping their strumming/picking hand and forearmtoo stiff—among other such issues.

Accordingly, the present disclosure relates to a removable, portable,cost-effective, and convenient devices for positioning a guitar user'sstrumming/picking hand and forearm to improve forearm, wrist, and handdexterity and competence, as well as overall playing ability and form.

SUMMARY

In one aspect, a removable device for positioning a user's forearm andhand in relation to a guitar is provided. The removable device includes:(i) a first strap overlying a first portion of the guitar and havingattached thereto a first pad and a second pad; (ii) a second strapoverlying a second portion of the guitar and joined to the first strapvia a first connector, wherein the first connector is coupled to theguitar at a first point; and (iii) an adjustment mechanism overlying athird portion of the guitar and joined to the first strap, the secondstrap, the first connector and a second connector, wherein the secondconnector is coupled to the guitar at a second point.

In another aspect, another removable device for positioning a user'sforearm and hand in relation to a guitar is provided. The removabledevice includes: (i) a first strap overlying a first portion of theguitar and having attached thereto a first pad and a second pad, andwherein the first strap comprises at least one elastic portion; (ii) asecond strap overlying a second portion of the guitar and joined to thefirst strap via a first connector, wherein the first connector iscoupled to the guitar at a first point, and wherein the second strapcomprises at least one elastic portion; and (iii) an adjustmentmechanism overlying a third portion of the guitar and joined to thefirst strap, the second strap, the first connector, and a secondconnector, wherein the second connector is coupled to the guitar at asecond point, and wherein the second connector comprises at least oneelastic portion.

In yet another aspect, another removable device for positioning a user'sforearm and hand in relation to a guitar is provided. The removabledevice includes: (i) a first strap overlying a first portion of theguitar and having attached thereto a first pad and a second pad; (ii) asecond strap overlying a second portion of the guitar and joined to thefirst strap via a first connector, wherein the first connector iscoupled to the guitar at a first point; (iii) a third strap overlying athird portion of the guitar and joined to the first strap and the secondstrap via the first connector; (iv) a fourth strap overlying a fourthportion of the guitar and coupled to the guitar at a second point via asecond connector; and (v) an adjustment mechanism overlying a fifthportion of the guitar and joined to the first strap, the second strap,the third strap, and the fourth strap.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a removable device for positioning a user's forearm and handin relation to a guitar.

FIG. 2 is a removable device for positioning a user's forearm and handin relation to a guitar.

FIG. 3A is a removable device for positioning a user's forearm and handin relation to a guitar in a first state.

FIG. 3B is the removable device for positioning a user's forearm andhand in relation to a guitar of FIG. 3A in a second state.

FIG. 3C is the removable device for positioning a user's forearm andhand in relation to a guitar of FIGS. 3A and 3B in a second state.

DESCRIPTION

The disclosure is directed to removable, portable, cost-effective, andconvenient devices for positioning a guitar user's strumming/pickinghand and forearm to improve forearm, wrist, and hand dexterity, as wellas improving the user's overall playing ability and form.

In one aspect, the disclosed device counteracts a guitar user'sinclination to incorrectly position their forearm and/or hand inrelation to the guitar, as well as the problems that arise from suchimproper positioning and form. These problems include: (i) playing toorigidly (as it is often preferable to keep the strumming/picking handand forearm looser and more dexterous); (ii) hitting the guitar itselfwhile playing (which can lead to damaging the guitar, the user, orboth); (iii) overplaying the guitar in the strumming or pickingdirection (e.g., going too far on either side of the strings whenstrumming up and down); and/or (iv) starting and stopping theirstrumming/picking hand and forearm unnecessarily—among other suchissues. Moreover, these issues arise with novice guitar users and thosethat have been playing for many years, alike.

In one aspect, a device is disclosed that attaches to a guitar withoutany modification to the guitar itself and properly guides a user'sforearm while the user is playing (e.g., picking and/or strumming) theguitar. In one aspect, the disclosed device holds a user'sstrumming/picking forearm against the guitar and increases their focuson their wrist with minimal forearm movement, thereby encouraging theguitar user to primarily use just their strumming/picking hand whileplaying the guitar. By doing so, the disclosed device encourages theguitar to narrowly focus on controlling and building acumen in theirstrumming/picking hand, instead of over-relying on the range andmovement their forearm provides as well (which can often becounterproductive for playing and control). As detailed further below,the disclosed device also provides a guide for proper forearm directionand placement (and thereby also provides proper strumming/picking handdirection and placement). The disclosed device does so through, amongother things, specifically shaped and angled pads attached to the devicethat guide and restrict the user's forearm while playing the guitar.

In one aspect, the device is made of materials that will not harm thesurface, finish or other materials on the guitar itself. These materialsinclude various cotton, leather, vinyl, and/or rubber materials commonlyused in the guitar industry (e.g., in guitar straps), as well as othermaterials that provide support for the claimed device, but also do notharm the surfaces of the guitar. The device also attaches to the guitarusing existing points of connection on the guitar (e.g., one or morestrap buttons, and/or other hardware, openings, or controls on theguitar).

Further, although the illustration included in this applicationprimarily illustrate the device in the context of a dreadnought shapedacoustic guitar, the claimed device can easily be adapted for any numberof body shapes and styles of acoustic guitars (e.g., jumbo acousticguitars, smaller body acoustic guitars, classical acoustic guitars,parlor guitars) made by a number of well-known acoustic guitarmanufacturers (e.g., C.F. Martin®, Gibson®, Taylor®), over a number ofspecific model numbers (e.g., C.F. Martin® D-28, C.F. Martin® OM-28,C.F. Martin® D-28-12, Gibson® J-45, Gibson® J-200, Taylor® 314).

Additionally, the claimed device can also be adapted for any number ofother types, styles, and shapes of other types of guitars (e.g.,solid-body electric guitars, hollow-body electric guitars, electric bassguitars) made by a number of well-known electric and/or bass guitarmanufacturers (e.g., Fender®, Gibson®), over a number of specific modelnumbers (e.g., Fender® Stratocaster®, Fender® Telecaster®, Fender® JazzBass®, Fender® Precision Bass®, Gibson® Les Paul®, Gibson® ES-335).

To do so, among other features, the disclosed device may be made up ofone or more straps with one or more perforations to accommodate and/orallow access to one or more features of the guitar (e.g., controls,knobs, switches, and strap buttons on the guitar), as well as othermechanisms overlying different portions of the guitar, all over a numberof configurations. In any event, the disclosed device is designed tohelp improve a guitar user's abilities, and may do so in a number ofways.

In one aspect, the disclosure is directed to a removable device forpositioning a user's forearm and hand in relation to a guitar. Thedevice includes a first strap overlying a first portion of the guitarand having attached thereto two pads to help position the user'sstrumming/picking forearm and hand. The first strap may be made out ofvarious materials (including those mentioned above) and a number ofsimilar and/or different materials may be interspersed throughout.

For example, in one embodiment, the first strap may be made out ofcotton, nylon, or a combination of both materials, among otherpossibilities. In another aspect, at one end, the first strap may alsohave a first connector designed to connect to the guitar at apredetermined point. For example, many guitars have a strap button onthe bottom-most portion of the body to which the first strap may connectusing a precut perforation designed to fit over the strap button. Atthat connecting end, the first strap may be made of and/or reinforcedwith one or more additional materials designed to improve the stabilityand/or longevity of the connection (e.g., a leather portion stitched tothe end of the first strap, which contains a precut hole that fitssecurely over the strap button). In another aspect, in between the firststrap and the first connector, one or more elastic portions may also beincorporated to improve, among other things, the ability of the firststrap to stretch and move more freely to fit different guitar shapes andsizes, as well as allow the first strap to not pull unnecessarilyagainst the first connector and strap button, if the first strap ispulled or tightened.

In another aspect, the first strap may have attached thereto one or morepads. Additionally or alternatively, on the portion of the first strapbetween the two pads, one or more elastic portions may also beincorporated to improve, among other things, the accommodation ofdifferent forearm sizes to fit between the two pads, as well as to allowthe first strap to not pull unnecessarily against the first connectorand strap button (or other portions of the disclosed device), if theguitar user moves their forearm between the two pads (e.g., whileplaying the guitar). These pads can also be made from a number ofmaterials and shaped and/or sized depending on the configuration of thedevice, the user, the guitar, or all three, among other possibilities.For example, to increase comfort and ease of use, these pads may be madeout of foam or other compressible, soft materials and/or covered inmaterials that are easy to clean and/or provide additional comfort,including vinyl, cotton, and/or rubber, among other possibilities. Inyet another aspect, these pads may be shaped and/or sized differently toensure that the user's forearm is best positioned to have the user'swrist and strumming/picking hand is also properly positioned in relationto the guitar (e.g., directly over the strings, at the proper angle). Todo so, in one aspect, one or more of these pads may be designed topromote the user's arm in a specific direction and be contoured tosecurely fit to the angles and/or dimensions of the user's forearm.Other examples are possible.

In another aspect, these pads may also contain a securing portion thatoverlies the user's forearm when the forearm is placed between the twopads, thereby further securing the user's forearm between the two pads.This securing portion may be made from a variety of materials (e.g.,cotton, nylon, elastic, or some combination thereof) and attached to thetwo pads using a number of different mechanisms that provide a customfit for different guitar users (e.g., a nylon strap that attaches to oneor both pads using a hook and loop fastener mechanism). In anotheraspect, the securing portion may not require either or both of thesepads to secure the user's forearm. For example, the securing portion maybe attached directly to the first strap without any pads and still beused to restrict the motion of the user's forearm and/or hold the user'sforearm close to the guitar body. In this configuration, the securingportion may be made from a variety of materials and attached to thefirst strap using a number of different mechanisms that provide a customfit for different guitar users (e.g., a nylon strap that attaches on oneor both ends to the first strap using a hook and loop fastenermechanism).

In another aspect, the device includes a second strap overlying a secondportion of the guitar. The second strap may also be joined to the firststrap via the first connector, which is coupled to the guitar at a firstpoint (e.g., a strap button on the bottom most portion of the guitar).The strap itself may be made out of various materials (including thosementioned above) and a number of similar and/or different materials maybe interspersed throughout. For example, in one embodiment, like thefirst strap, the second strap may be made out of cotton, nylon, or acombination of both materials, among other possibilities.

In another aspect, at one end, the second strap may also be joined tothe first connector. For example, using the strap button on thebottom-most portion of the body, the first strap and the second strapmay be joined using a first connector made of one or more materials thatconnect to the bottom-most strap button using a precut perforationdesigned to fit over and secure to the strap button. At the connectingend, the first strap, second strap, or both may be made of one or moreadditional materials designed to improve the stability and/or longevityof the connection. In another aspect, in between the second strap andthe first connector mechanism, one or more elastic portions may also beincorporated to improve, among other things, the ability of the secondstrap to stretch to fit different guitar shapes and sizes, as well asallow the second strap to not pull unnecessarily against the firstconnector and strap button, if the second strap is pulled or tightened.

In another aspect, the device includes an adjustment mechanism fortightening and/or loosening the device once the device is placed on theguitar. In one aspect, the adjustment mechanism overlies a third portionof the guitar and is joined to the first strap, the second strap, thefirst connector, and a second connector. The second connector, like thefirst connector, may be coupled to the guitar at a certain point.

Unlike the first connector, however, the second connector is designed toconnect to the guitar at a predetermined point at, approximately, theportion of the guitar where the guitar neck meets the guitar body. Forexample, the second connector may be connected to the guitar using astrap button on the heel block of the guitar neck or any other portionof the guitar body approximately where the guitar neck meets the guitarbody (e.g., the guitar neck plate or an upper portion of the guitarbody), among other possibilities. Furthermore, the second connector mayattach to the guitar body and/or guitar neck using something other thana strap button.

For example, the second connector may attach to the guitar using anadjustable lanyard that extends around from the back of the guitar bodyand attaches to one or more features on the top portion of the guitar(e.g., placed under the fretboard, inside the sound hole of an acousticguitar and/or other openings on the tops of other types of guitars, ontoone or more controls located on the guitar top, etc.). In a furtheraspect, the second connector may be adjustable and may attach to thesefeatures on the top portion of the guitar using materials and/ormechanisms that do not harm or require any modification of the guitaritself (e.g., rubberized and/or plastic hooks akin to those used on someclassical guitar straps).

Concerning the adjustment mechanism itself, it can take many forms,depending on the guitar to which it is attached and the desiredadjustment features. For example, in one aspect, the adjustmentmechanism may be a geared adjustment mechanism that tightens and/orloosens the straps and/or connectors to which it is joined and/orattached. In another example, the adjustment mechanism may be anadjustable buckle and/or pull-strap system (e.g., a ladder lock system,a ratchet strap and cam buckle strap system, a hook and loop fastenermechanism, and/or other strap systems).

In another aspect, the adjustment mechanism may be joined to the firststrap, second, first connector, and/or second connector using one ormore elastic materials and/or one or more additional materials designedto improve the stability and/or longevity of the connection. Suchmaterials may also improve the ability of the device components to moresecurely fit different guitar shapes and sizes. These materials may alsoallow the adjustment mechanism to not pull unnecessarily against theother components of the disclosed device and/or parts of the guitaritself, when the adjustment mechanism is loosened or tightened. Otherexamples are possible.

Concerning the first connector and second connector, either or both maytake various forms. For example, either or both of the connectors may becomponents that are specifically configured to attach to othercomponents of the device (e.g., perforated elastic ends on one or moreof the device straps). In additional or alternative embodiments, eitheror both of the connectors may be components that resemble othercomponents of the device.

For example, either or both connectors may be made of strap componentslike the first strap and/or second strap and overlies different portionsof the guitar. For example, the device may contain a third strapoverlying a third portion of the guitar and joined to the first strapand/or the second strap via the first connector, a fourth strapoverlying a fourth portion of the guitar and coupled to the guitar at asecond point via the second connector, and/or both, among otherpossibilities. Further, in between the first connector and/or secondconnector and whatever each is joined to, there may be one or moreelastic portions to improve, among other things, the ability of thedevice components to stretch to fit different guitar shapes and sizes,as well as allow the device components to not pull unnecessarily againsteach other, the guitar's components, and/or both.

In yet another aspect, one or more components of the disclosed devicemay be made of and/or have attached thereto one or more specificmaterials to improve the performance of the device when attached to theguitar, while also not harming any surface or component of the guitar.For example, one or more of the device components (e.g., one or more ofthe device straps) may be made of and/or have attached thereto a varietyof low friction materials that allow the device components to movearound on and/or interact with the guitar's surface without harming theguitar. These materials may include: velour, velvet, synthetic ornatural furs, microfibers, and/or cotton, among other possibilities. Inother examples, one or more of the device components (e.g., one or moreof the device straps) may be made of and/or have attached thereto avariety of high friction materials that allow the device components toavoid moving around on the guitar's surface, while still not requiringany modification to the guitar itself and without harming the guitar.These materials may include: rubber and/or rubber materials designed tonot harm the guitar's surface (e.g., rubber designed to not adverselyreact with a nitrocellulose finish, thereby harming the guitar'sfinish), among other possibilities.

Descriptions of several figures are provided below to further illustratethe features described above (and more).

FIG. 1 provides a removable device for positioning a user's forearm andhand in relation to a guitar according to the disclosure. The featuresdescribed herein can involve environments, operations, andfunctionalities that are configured or formatted differently, includeadditional or fewer components, include different types of components,and relate to one another in different ways. The device 100 attaches toa guitar and positions a guitar user's strumming/picking hand andforearm to improve forearm, wrist, and hand dexterity and competence, aswell as overall playing ability and form, all of which is self-containedand does not require major modification of existing systems and/or theguitar itself, to do so.

In an example embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the device 100 maybe made up of a first strap 102, a first pad 104, a second pad 108, asecuring portion 106, a first connector 110, a second strap 112, anadjustment mechanism 114, and a second connector 116. FIG. 1, however,depicts only one example configuration, and other configurations arepossible (and may even be preferable).

In this embodiment, the first strap 102, the first pad 104, the secondpad 108, the securing portion 106, the first connector 110, the secondstrap 112, the adjustment mechanism 114, the second connector 116,and/or other components may be made of cotton, leather, vinyl, and/orplastics typically used guitar straps, but it should be understood thatany of these components may be made of other materials.

Furthermore, the first strap 102, the first pad 104, the second pad 108,the securing portion 106, the first connector 110, the second strap 112,the adjustment mechanism 114, the second connector 116, and/or othercomponents may also be modified to interact with a variety of guitartypes, styles, and configurations (e.g., acoustic guitars, electricguitars, bass guitars, etc.), and the shape and/or dimensions of anycomponent of device 100 can be modified to fit in or integrate with anyguitar.

Turning to the operation of device 100, the device 100 fits over aguitar body with the first strap 102 overlying a first portion of theguitar with the first pad 104 and the second pad 108 aligning where theguitar user's forearm would be normally be placed when playing. Thefirst pad 104 and the second pad 108 also have attached thereto thesecuring portion 106 that further secures the guitar user's forearm whenthe forearm is placed between the first pad 104 and the second pad 108.The first strap 102 also joins the first connector 110, which is coupledto a first point of the guitar body (shown here as a strap buttonperforation that connects to a strap button on the bottom-most portionof the guitar body).

The device 100 also securely fits over the guitar body with the secondstrap 112 overlying a second portion of the guitar. The second strap 112also joins the first connector 110, which is coupled to the first pointof the guitar body (shown here, again, as a strap button perforationthat would connect to a strap button on the bottom-most portion of theguitar body).

The device 100 also contains the adjustment mechanism 114 overlies athird portion of the guitar (e.g., is placed behind the guitar body) andis connected to the first strap 102 and the second strap 112. Adjustmentmechanism 114 also joins the second connector 116, which is coupled to asecond point of the guitar body (shown here, as a strap buttonperforation that connects to a strap button on the top-most portion ofthe guitar body, near where the guitar body joins the guitar neck).

In operation, once the device 100 is attached to the guitar, the usercan adjust the tension of the device components by adjusting theadjustment mechanism 114. For example, in this embodiment, theadjustment mechanism 114 is illustrated as a geared mechanism. In thisembodiment, the user would turn the knob of the adjustment mechanism 114clockwise, which would in turn pull one or more of the first strap 102,the first connector 110, the second strap 112, the second connector 116,and/or the adjustment mechanism 114 more taunt in relation to oneanother, thereby further tightening and securing the device 100 inrelation to the guitar body. Additionally or alternatively, once thedevice 100 is sufficiently and securely attached in relation to theguitar body, before playing the guitar using device 100, the user mayplace the forearm of their strumming/picking hand in between the firstpad 104 and the second pad 108, and then further secure the forearm inbetween the first pad 104 and the second pad 108 using the securingportion 106. Other examples and configurations are possible.

For example, turning to FIG. 2, FIG. 2 provides a removable device forpositioning a user's forearm and hand in relation to a guitar similar tothe device described in FIG. 1. The features described in FIG. 2 caninvolve environments, operations, and functionalities that areconfigured or formatted differently, include additional or fewercomponents, include different types of components, and relate to oneanother in different ways. The device 200 attaches to a guitar andpositions a guitar user's strumming/picking hand and forearm to improveforearm, wrist, and hand dexterity and competence, as well as overallplaying ability and form, all of which is self-contained and does notrequire major modification of existing systems and/or the guitar itself,to do so.

In an example embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the device 200, likedevice 100 in FIG. 1, may be made up of a first strap 202, a secondstrap 204, a first connector 206, a second connector 208, and anadjustment mechanism 210. Unlike FIG. 1, however, FIG. 2 contains athird strap 212 that contains a first elastic portion 214 and a fourthstrap 216 that contains a second elastic portion 218. Again, however,FIG. 2 depicts only one example configuration, and other configurationsare possible (and may even be preferable).

In this embodiment, the first strap 202, the second strap 204, the firstconnector 206, the adjustment mechanism 210, the second connector 208,the third strap 212, the fourth strap 216, and/or other components maybe made of cotton, leather, vinyl, and/or plastics typically used guitarstraps, but it should be understood that any of these components may bemade of other materials. Additionally, the first elastic portion 214,the second elastic portion 218, and/or other components may be made ofelastic or other similar materials typically used to allow componentsconnected thereto to stretch in relations to one another, but it shouldbe understood that any of these components may be made of othermaterials

Furthermore, the first strap 202, the second strap 204, the firstconnector 206, the second connector 208, the adjustment mechanism 210,the third strap 212, the first elastic portion 214, the fourth strap216, the second elastic portion 218, and/or other components may also bemodified to interact with a variety of guitar types, styles, andconfigurations (e.g., acoustic guitars, electric guitars, bass guitars,etc.), and the shape and/or dimensions of any component of device 200can be modified to fit in or integrate with any guitar.

Turning to the operation of device 200, the device 200 fits over aguitar body with the first strap 202 overlying a first portion of theguitar and the second strap 204 overlying a second portion of theguitar. The first strap 202 and the second strap 204 also join the firstconnector 206, which is coupled to the first point of the guitar body.The device 200 also contains the adjustment mechanism 210 that is placedbehind the guitar body and is connected to the first strap 202 and thesecond strap 204. In FIG. 2, however, the adjustment mechanism 210 alsojoins the third strap 212 (containing a first elastic portion 214) and afourth strap 216 (containing a second elastic portion 218).

In operation, in attaching the device 200 to the guitar, the user hasthe added benefit of adjusting the tension of the device components byattaching the first connector 206 to the first connection point (shownhere as a strap button perforation that connects to a strap button onthe bottom-most portion of the guitar body) and attaching the secondconnector 208 to the second connection point (shown here, again, as astrap button perforation that would connect to a strap button on thebottom-most portion of the guitar body). In doing so, the device 200 ispotentially more suited to accommodate different body shapes and stylesbecause the first elastic portion 214 and the second elastic portion 218allow for a greater range of acceptable displacement between the firstconnection point and the second connection point when attaching thedevice 200 to the guitar. Other examples and configurations arepossible.

Further, in this embodiment, the adjustment mechanism 210 is illustratedas a geared mechanism, so when the user turns the knob of the adjustmentmechanism 210 clockwise, the first strap 202, the second strap 204, thefirst connector 206, the second connector 208, the adjustment mechanism210, the third strap 212, the first elastic portion 214, the fourthstrap 216, and/or the second elastic portion 218 more taunt in relationto one another, thereby further tightening and securing the device 200in relation to the guitar body. Other examples and configurations arepossible.

FIGS. 3A-3C show various views of other example embodiments using thesame or similar components of a removable device for positioning auser's forearm and hand in relation to a guitar depicted in FIGS. 1 and2.

For example, FIGS. 3A-3C provide a removable device for positioning auser's forearm and hand in relation to a guitar similar to the devicedescribed in FIG. 2, except as attached to an example dreadnought shapedacoustic guitar. The features described herein can involve environments,operations, and functionalities that are configured or formatteddifferently, include additional or fewer components, include differenttypes of components, and relate to one another in different ways. Thedevice 300 attaches to a guitar and positions a guitar user'sstrumming/picking hand and forearm to improve forearm, wrist, and handdexterity and competence, as well as overall playing ability and form,all of which is self-contained and does not require major modificationof existing systems and/or the guitar itself, to do so.

Turning to FIG. 3B, in this illustrated embodiment, the second connector302 is shown as coupled to a strap button on the top-most portion of theguitar body, near where the guitar body joins the guitar neck. Again,however, the second connector may attach to the guitar body and/orguitar neck using connections other than a strap button. For example,the second connector may attach to the guitar using an adjustablelanyard that extends around from the back of the guitar body andattaches to one or more features on the top portion of the guitar. In afurther aspect, the second connector may be adjustable and can attach tothese features on the top portion of the guitar using materials and/ormechanisms that do not harm or require any modification of the guitaritself.

Turning to FIG. 3B, in this illustrated embodiment, the first connector304 is shown as coupled to a strap button on the bottom-most portion ofthe guitar body. Although the first connector 304 is illustrated toconnect with a strap button, in should be understood that the firstconnector 304 can connect with a variety of types of strap button (e.g.,Fender®-style strap buttons, Gibson®-style strap buttons locking strapbuttons, etc.) and/or other components (e.g., an input jack for aninstrument cable).

Turning to FIG. 3C, in this illustrated embodiment, the first strap 306is shown as overlying a first portion of the guitar body with the twopads aligning where the guitar user's forearm would be normally beplaced when playing and attached thereto a securing portion that furthersecures the guitar user's forearm when the forearm is placed between thetwo pads. Additionally, in FIG. 3C, the second strap 308 is shown asoverlying a second portion of the guitar body. Other examples andconfigurations are possible.

Various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, but otheraspects and embodiments will certainly be apparent to those skilled inthe art. Additionally, the various aspects and embodiments disclosedherein are provided for explanatory purposes and are not intended to belimiting, with the true scope being indicated by the following claims.Furthermore, the singular forms of the articles “a,” “an,” and “the”include plural references unless the context clearly indicatesotherwise.

I claim:
 1. A removable device for positioning a user's forearm and handin relation to a guitar, wherein the removable device comprises: a firststrap overlying a first portion of the guitar and having attachedthereto a first pad and a second pad; a second strap overlying a secondportion of the guitar and joined to the first strap via a firstconnector, wherein the first connector is coupled to the guitar at afirst point; and an adjustment mechanism overlying a third portion ofthe guitar and joined to the first strap, the second strap, the firstconnector, and a second connector, wherein the second connector iscoupled to the guitar at a second point.
 2. The removable device ofclaim 1, further comprising at least one securing portion between thefirst and second pad to accommodate the user's forearm between the firstpad and second pad when the user's forearm is placed under the at leastone securing portion.
 3. The removable device of claim 1, furthercomprising at least one elastic portion incorporated in the first strapbetween the first and second pad.
 4. The removable device of claim 1,wherein the guitar is an acoustic guitar.
 5. The removable device ofclaim 1, wherein the guitar is an electric guitar.
 6. The removabledevice of claim 1, wherein the guitar is a bass guitar.
 7. The removabledevice of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first strap or secondstrap contains one or more perforations.
 8. The removable device ofclaim 7, wherein the one or more perforations are arranged to allowaccess to one or more controls of the guitar.
 9. The removable device ofclaim 1, wherein the first strap is joined to the first connector via anelastic portion.
 10. The removable device of claim 1, wherein the firstconnector is coupled to the guitar at the first point via a strapbutton.
 11. The removable device of claim 1, wherein the adjustmentmechanism is joined to the second connector via an elastic portion. 12.The removable device of claim 1, wherein the second connector is coupledto the guitar at the second point via a strap button.
 13. The removabledevice of claim 1, wherein the second connector is coupled to the guitarat the second point via one or more openings on the guitar.
 14. Theremovable device of claim 1, wherein one or more of the first strap orthe second strap comprise a high friction material between the one ormore of the first strap or the second strap and a surface of the guitar.15. The removable device of claim 1, wherein one or more of the firststrap or the second strap comprise a low friction material between theone or more of the first strap or the second strap and a surface of theguitar.
 16. The removable device of claim 1, wherein the adjustmentmechanism is an adjustable buckle.
 17. The removable device of claim 1,wherein the adjustment mechanism is a hook and loop fastener mechanism.18. The removable device of claim 1, wherein the adjustment mechanism isa geared mechanism.
 19. A removable device for positioning a user'sforearm and hand in relation to a guitar, wherein the removable devicecomprises: a first strap overlying a first portion of the guitar andhaving attached thereto a first pad and a second pad, and wherein thefirst strap comprises at least one elastic portion; a second strapoverlying a second portion of the guitar and joined to the first strapvia a first connector, wherein the first connector is coupled to theguitar at a first point, and wherein the second strap comprises at leastone elastic portion; and an adjustment mechanism overlying a thirdportion of the guitar and joined to the first strap, the second strap,the first connector, and a second connector, wherein the secondconnector is coupled to the guitar at a second point, and wherein thesecond connector comprises at least one elastic portion.
 20. A removabledevice for positioning a user's forearm and hand in relation to aguitar, wherein the removable device comprises: a first strap overlyinga first portion of the guitar and having attached thereto a first padand a second pad; a second strap overlying a second portion of theguitar and joined to the first strap via a first connector, wherein thefirst connector is coupled to the guitar at a first point; a third strapoverlying a third portion of the guitar and joined to the first strapand the second strap via the first connector; a fourth strap overlying afourth portion of the guitar and coupled to the guitar at a second pointvia a second connector; and an adjustment mechanism overlying a fifthportion of the guitar and joined to the first strap, the second strap,the third strap, and the fourth strap.